Signature Programme Curator
Auckland Festival of Photography 2011
Signature Programme Curator
The Auckland Festival of Photography is planning a new role, which will be available (subject to funding) for the position of Signature Programme Curator.
The role involves the crafting of a public programme of exhibitions and events which will be presented as the Signature Programme of the Auckland Festival of Photography 2011.
The role requires a person with a excellent knowledge of photography and relationship with local artists, galleries and stakeholders. Including a knowledge of funding applications and experience in delivery of multiple projects, preferably complex.
The person must be able to demonstrate good time management, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and be available on a part time fixed term contract basis 20 hours per week from Sept 2010 to late June 2011. They must also be a team player and be able to work alongside an established Festival team and Festival Director.
Expressions of interest are sought from people with at least 3 years work experience in the sector and with a full driving licence.
Please send a CV and introductory letter to Auckland Festival of Photography Trust at akl.festival.photography@xtra.co.nz
Deadline is Wednesday 2nd June 2010 for expressions of interest.
Expressions of interest are sought from people with at least 3 years work experience in the sector and with a full driving licence.
Please send a CV and introductory letter to Auckland Festival of Photography Trust at akl.festival.photography@xtra.co.nz
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Auckland Festival of Photography TrustThe Auckland Festival of Photography is a city-wide contemporary art and cultural event which takes place within Auckland's major galleries, project spaces, non-gallery venues and public sites during June each year. The programme includes a mix of emerging and established artists and comprises existing works and creation of new work. The annual Creative Exposure Festival is produced by the Auckland Festival of Photography Trust.
The Trust is a not for profit charitable trust working to further the presence and awareness of photography in Auckland through joint programming, audience development and profile raising activities. It is registered with the Charities Commission, No: CC38839.
The Trust's goals and objectives are:
Supporting and encouraging local emerging photographers to develop and exhibit their work to the public in Auckland
Region-wide community partnerships and participation
Partnerships with relevant arts and cultural organizations and individuals in the art education and private sectors to facilitate the presentation of photography
A wide range of photographic arts stakeholders including public and commercial galleries and mainstream and cutting edge professional, exhibiting artists
Open-access programmes include "A Bit of a Do" and "Auckland Photo Day" and "Auckland Photo Blog" (online digital participation)
Representing cultural diversity through photographic exhibitions
Strengthen regional identity and assisting the development of cultural tourism in the region
MagnumPhotos.jpg "Five minute angst. From the series ‘The Adventures of Guille and Belinda’. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2000. © Alessandra Sanguinetti/Magnum Photos")
